Tuesday, January 11, 2011

THE MEANING OF SOCIAL NETWORK


social network service is an online service, platform, or site that focuses on building and reflecting of social networks or social relations among people, e.g., who share interests and/or activities. A social network service essentially consists of a representation of each user (often a profile), his/her social links, and a variety of additional services. Most social network services are web based and provide means for users to interact over the internet, such as e-mail and instant messaging. Although online community services are sometimes considered as a social network service. In a broader sense, social network service usually means an individual-centered service whereas online community services are group-centered. Social networking sites allow users to share ideas, activities, events, and interests within their individual networks.

2 comments:

  1. what is the advantage of social network for our life???

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  2. many advantages of social network.especially for teenagers they would like to connect with thier friends in facebook,twitter,myspace and so on. besides that,people who involved in business can used this site to promote their product or services to people.

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